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Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Assess Life Insurance Needs
How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
How the Federal Reserve Works
Each day, the Fed is behind the scenes supporting the economy and providing services to the U.S. financial system.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.
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Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.